Vestil BC series - Manual (Page 9)

Step 6: Lift the beam. To raise the beam, steady the clamp and load by grasping [one of] the hoist hook[s].
The photographs demonstrate the procedure as it applies to a lift using a single beam clamp. For
combinations of two or more clamps, grasp the safety hook of the clamp attached to the back end of the
beam (as shown in the diagram next to photograph 8).
Lift the load to approximately waist height. Continue to grasp the hook. Direct the load to a position above
the desired location. Refer to the “Warning” messages and follow the lifting rules below.
Review all “Safety Guidelines” on p.5 and always follow these “Lifting Rules” when using the
clamp:
1. NEVER lift material over yourself or other persons. Inform persons in the area that you are going to use the
clamp and make sure that no one is in the starting point, path of travel, or end point.
2. DO NOT press down on the beam. Grasp ONLY the hoist hook to stabilize the load while raising, lowering
and/or moving to a new location.
3. Always stand at arm’s length to the side of the load and hold onto the safety hook as shown in photo 8.
Make sure that your clothing, feet, and all other body parts stay out from underneath the load. This stance
allows the operator to exercise some control of the load while maximizing safety.
4. The beam must remain level during movement. Walk slowly to keep the beam level. If the object has to be
removed from a container or be lifted over an obstacle, continue to grasp the hoist hook. Use a different
device if you will not be able to maintain the safe stance described in Rule 3.
If you use a motorized trolley:
• DO NOT push or pull the clamp or the beam. Allow the trolley to provide all movement. Your hold on
the hook is a means ONLY for stabilizing the load.
If you use a manual trolley,
• Grasp the hoist hook with one hand. DO NOT pull the beam in the direction of travel. Use the hand that
grasps the hoist hook to move the trolley in the intended direction.
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Step 6 Diagram
Grasp the
hoist
hook to
stabilize
load
Chain sling with
safety hooks at
both ends
Hoist chain with
safety hook
Clamp
attached to
back end of
beam
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Step 8: Lower the beam. Make sure that the beam is not swinging or rotating, and then slowly lower the hoist
until the beam contacts the ground or other supporting surface; lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the
hoist chain (or rope) so that the interior of the hoist hook and the attachment spacer are no longer in contact (see
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I-Beam
Direction of
Travel